Crosby even had suggestions for where the league could look to expand to.

“Quebec City is one that sticks out for sure,” Crosby told the newspaper. “I’ve played in Quebec. I know the city, and I know how much passion they have for hockey. And obviously, with having a team there before and the rivalry with Montreal, I think it would be awesome.”

Crosby, who the Tribune-Review noted is really into the topic of expansion, continued.

“I know Seattle’s come up, and that would be interesting, being close to Vancouver,” Crosby said. “Toronto’s always talked about having a second team. There are options.”

While Crosby may be all for expansion, Penguins general manager Ray Shero offered a more cautious response.

“I was talking with Lou Lamoriello the other night just about top-six forwards and how hard they've become to find. And that's now,” Shero said, referring to a chat he had with the Devils’ GM. “But it could be done, adding a couple teams. Sure.”

The NHL has not expanded since the 2000-01 season, when Columbus and Minnesota entered the league as the 29th and 30th teams in the NHL.